Human Foreskin Koilocytes
| Title: | Human Foreskin Koilocytes |
|---|---|
| Description: |
A koilocyte is a squamous epithelial cell that has undergone structural changes as a result of infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). This image shows human foreskin keratinocyte (HFK) expressing HPV-16 E5 and E6 oncoproteins. Formation of koilocytes requires cooperation between HPV E5 and E6 oncoproteins. The cell culture is stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). This image was originally submitted as part of the 2016 NCI Cancer Close Up project. |
| Topics/Categories: | Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute \ Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Creator: | Ewa Krawczyk |
| Date Created: | 2008 |
| Date Added: | April 11, 2016 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |